Oxford Handbook of Public Health PracticeCharles Guest, Walter Ricciardi, Ichiro Kawachi, Iain Lang Fully revised and updated for the third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice remains the first resort for all those working in this broad field. Structured to assist with practical tasks, translating evidence into policy, and providing concise summaries and real-world issues from across the globe, this literally provides a world of experience at your fingertips. Easy-to-use, concise and practical, it is structured into seven parts that focus on the vital areas of assessment, data and information, direct action, policy, health-care systems, personal effectiveness and organisational development. Reflecting recent advances, the most promising developments in practical public health are presented, as well as maintaining essential summaries of core disciplines. This handbook is designed to assist students and practitioners around the world, for improved management of disasters, epidemics, health behaviour, acute and chronic disease prevention, community and government action, environmental health, vulnerable populations, and more. |
Contents
Part 2 Data and information | 73 |
Part 3 Direct action | 165 |
Part 4 Policy arenas | 267 |
Part 5 Health care systems | 337 |
Part 6 Personal effectiveness | 439 |
Part 7 Organizations | 501 |
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Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice Charles Guest,Walter Ricciardi,Ichiro Kawachi,Iain Lang Limited preview - 2013 |
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